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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-01

C~omnsnainK Union Paelae Management.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Mr. Anderson,
OF the Pacific railroad Investigating COM
mission, ia busily engaged putting :he
finishing touches TO- tho report Of the
commission. 1t will be- very elaborate
document OF about eight hundred pages
The commission are very reticent,about
the character Of their report, but II Ii be-
lieved by many that IN 1t they Will rec
.olnmond liberal action In cases where ex-
tensionso Of time are deemed advantageous
to the public interests. The present
management OF the uiiion Pacific, 1t is
believed, will be con ended "a specially
deserving of considt ton at the hands
Of congress in the matter OF it's obliga.
lions to the government.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-01
Ths WORK q po..e1aee I~n.pse.ors.

the work OF Postoftice inspectors.
WAsHINeToN, NOV. 30.-The report OF
Gen. West, chief p~ostofice inspector,
shows that during the year 773 arrests
were made by postofice inspectors. or
the persons arrested I'll were postal en-
ployes and 562 were not connected with
the service. or the arrests there were
1913 convicted, 482 are awaiting trial, and
the others wore ~yariously disposed Of.
During the year 40 1920 complaints OF
dspredations were received. In cases
whore the letters contained money, the
reports show that nearly as much was
recovered as was lost. There are now in
the service 1903 inspectors.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-01

ASlarge portion Of Carey Station. Mo
Henry coanty, Ill. was destroyed BY fire.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-01

The Eastern railroad company declared
i dividend OF q 1-2 per cent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

The following have been awarded contracts
for furnishing District supplies: W.. Ddlaney,
of Baltimore, stationery aud school books: NJ.
W. Beveridge, furniture, s2s772; Great Falls
lime, 81, $50. so; J. F. Springman " son. lamp
posts and miscellaneous castings, 81, 20): Frank
Hume, bacon and hams, eSl9i0; Francis Miller,
Stevens, drugs, sgi5.12 II. I. Gregory, tinware
and street lamps, s6jS.s5; L. q. Wheeler, hard
ware, S21SI.05.
Awards by items were made for plumbers
materials to II. W McShane ~ Co., N Lindsay,
and K. Leitch e. Sons; groceries to all bidders;
boots and shoes TO b. Rlch u Son; Mrs. George
Holman, and r. Cohen; forage to all bidders;
fresh meat TO all bidders: telegraph aud tple-
phone supplies to all bidders; fuel to all bid
ders.
The bids upon dry goods have been rejected
and the Item will be reA1yertised.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Music at the President,s Grounds.

The following is the programme OF music to
lie given by the Marine baud at the promenade
concert at the Presidents grounds this AFTER
noon. Commencing at $50 o'clock, under the
direction OF Prof John Philip Sousa l..
March. "The March of the Marines" Brooke
., Collocalion, La Belle Helene" 0henbach;
3. Overture, Tampa" Herold; 4. Valse, LILO
tic Sailors" Grove: 8. "a Trip on Trans
port" Mille-The embarkation, the Soldiers
Tear" bos'un whistle, "All Hands Up
Anchor" Then Fare Thee Wel;' anchors
weighed, "a Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea-"
the storm, the prayer In the storm, Santa
Lucia" even Rant and Well Roar Like True
Yankee Sailors" TON Bovine" 1.-THE White
Squat" eight bells, Saturday night on the
io'c'cle, 1.-The Star spsngled Banner" 6
THE Contest, "a musical national drllll, God;
fTey-Description Band tunes up; principal
performers try their instrum ents competitors
assemble to draw for the order of playing;
rules read out by the manager, Signor from.
bono; the judges (Mr. Helicon and Signor
Mifat Tuba, prepare their papers; the contest
begins the competitors being Messrs, Clari
nelte, Cornetli, Piccolini. Euphonio, Clarinetto
it,, FRgotto, and SaXaphone: the judges take
notes and consult after each solo, unexpected
interference of the drummers, caused probably
by Jealousy; termination Of contest. ]. De
criptive Idylle, "a Hunting Scene" Bucal
lassi-d, morning. b, the meet; c, on the scent;
d, the full cry; c, the return.
GRAY Sailor Suits for boys to II years al
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

II Is safe to take Brandreth's Pills at any
lime, but to get the best results they should be
taken on al empty stomach before going to
bed, For Constipation or Dyspepsia one or two
taken every night will, in a short time, per
form an absolute cure. It Is we'll to take a
puIgatiye at least once or twice a month as q
preventative of disease. Brandreth's Pills are
entirely vegetable, and the safest aud mos'
effective purgAtive ever introduced to the pub
lic,s They have been used in this country for
over fifty years,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
The True Method.

of curing habitual constipation and liver and
kidney ills Is to avoid the use of the bitter drastic
liver medicines and cathartics, and to take
only the pleasant liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
OF Figs. II cleanses as well as strengthens the
system, and does not leave the bowels costive,
so that regular habits may be formed and the
invalid Permanently restored to health. II
acts promptly and effectively IL is easily taken,
and perfectly harmless, For sale In 80 cent
and u bottles by all leading druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Gloves.

Since you've got to wear Gloves you had
better look at the
4sc Warranted All-sllk Mousquetaires that
usually sell for Csc.
Csc Undressed Kid Mousquetaires with en-
broidered backs that usually sell for Csc.
25c Taffeta Silk Mousquetaires that usually
sell for 48c.
15c Warranted All-silk Mltts that are
worth 22c.
CSC Silk Jersey Mitts that usually sell for
4sc,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY
Minor Occurrences in aud About the
City.


Minor Occurrences in and About tho
City.
Water rents become due on July 1, and must
be paid before Aug. 1.
Pearl HUFF and Susie worthington were
arrested for fighting and in the police court
yesterday Susie was fined g..
dispatch has been received at police head.
quarters from Oakland, Ma, stating that the
man under arrest is not "Billy" Williams.
Jacob Jacobson 1908 street northwest, was
Yesterday fined $50 by Judge Smell on a charge
of keeping bawdy house. An appeal was
noted.
Resolutions Of regret at the death ofMaj. Levi
Bacon, late financial clerk of the patent office,
were adopted yesterday at n meeting Of the
employees ofthat Office.
The grand jury came into court yesterday
afternoon and presented an indictment against
Morris Roach, charged with assault with intent
to kill Martin Hendricks.
Mr.. G. 8. Bundy, as counsel. has filed petit
ton In the supreme court oil this District in be-
half of Peter ii. Grisham who desires to change
his name to Peter s.. Gresham, because the
genealogy Of the family shows the latter to be
the correct name.
Joseph and Harvey Anderson, aged and
Smell yesterday on their personal bonds for
throwing stones in the street. The evidence
showed that the boys were taken out of their
beds at a late hour at night.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company pre-
seuts beautifully illustrated volume of their
So inner excursion routes over mountain and
by lake and seaside. Maps and views of hotels
and Landscapes, with all desirable particulars
in text, make the course clear and attractive
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Department Changes.

Ebenezer p. Miller and William Il. Black
ford clerks at 81, 200 and 81 400 respectively, in
the depot quartermaster's office, War Depart
ment, were yesterday discharged, the work
they were engaged in having been transferred
to the signal Office. Miss Ellen IL. Sheldon,
81, GOO clerk, and Miss JEANNE G.. Hoiiar, copy
Isl, in the quartermaster generals office, h ave
resigned, TO take effect July next-the lattel
TO unmarried.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

One pair solitaire earrings, one carat, $50
handsome three stone lace pin, $50; three
fourth carat stud, white and perfect, 1877;
combination ring and stud, one aud one-hali
carat, $50; band ring with diamond star set, sl5
roman link bracelet, four diamonds, s3S
Diamond settings made to order. II. HARRIS &
Co i3g eth street
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

congressman HOlman's Protege Dead.
Ex-Congressman Holman's protege, Willie
Howard, the deformed little page of the House
of Representatives, died on Wednesday night
at his home, 1856 d street northeast. His death
was caused by spinal troublei that which had
made him cripple,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

YorNG or middle,ased men suffering from
old age, as the result of bad habits, should
send 10 cents in Stamps for illustrated book
Offering sure means of cure. Address Worlds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Dress Goods.

We quote few things that are unusually
cheap:
Csc Swiss, embroidered in various figures
--Ecru, Cream, Blue, &c., SC. Cheap at SOC.
123c Ecru Lace Stripe Plque, worth 25c.
Sc Check Nainsook, A bargain at 123c.
6lc Tennis suitlng. Last week &c per
yard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

The following marriage licenses have been
issued George NJ. Paxton and Katie A. Payne,
John Mangum and Lizzie Carned Thomas
Bowers and Eliza Owsley. John W. Harvey
and Mary II. Hawkins.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

The following lodges meet tonight at the
places named
1. o. .. F.-Covenant, No. 10, Odd Fellows
Hall, Georgetown.
l. o, G. T.-Perseverance, No. 2, Elks' Hail.
9O2 Pennsylvania avenue.
Sons of JonadaD-Pioueer Council, No. 1,
Hiltons Hall, Seventh ana ID streets: Centen-
nial. No. 4, 3l4 Eighth street; Sparta. No. 8,
1921 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

NV. Case has sold at round figures the SEN
sational rotting mare Lucy to Grant Parish, of
this city, for his stock farm at 1.-THE oaks"
GaitheTsburg, Nd, aud has bred her TO the
running horse Antrim,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

A new Irish.American military company has
been started In West Washington and Mr.
Harry Walsh has been made captain temport
aIily. The officers Will be elected next week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Underwear.

Broken lots OF Fine English and French
Novelties at half cost.
We have all sizes Of India Gauze, Jersey
fitting Vests, with low necks and no sleeves
They have the patent ribbed, unteara BILE
binding around neck and arms. For stock
taking sale, SOC. They're English, and
worth 81 apiece.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

A committee from the East Washington AS
ISOLATION had an interview with the commits
sioners yesterday in reference to the extension
of the fire limits in that section. The COM
InissiOners did not decide in the matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
East Washington Fire Limits

REDUCED to $40 suits that are sold by other
dealers AT els, at EIsEMAN BROS. manufactur-
ing clothiers and tailors, cor. 18th and E.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Irlsh-AmerIoan Company,

REDUCED to $40 suits that other dealers offer
as bargains at 49, at EIsEMAN Bros, corner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

Boys Blue Jersey Sailor Suits, to 70 years,
Mt Barnum'g
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

CHILDRES's SUITS reduced to $3.50 that
others sell at $3.50. EIsEMAN Bios, corner
TN and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Some of Our Diamond Bargains.

WHITE Serge Suits for boys 4 TO ID years
cool and beButiful-at Barnum's.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

WHITE and Brown Duck Suits for boys, to
IS Yeas, ut Barnum's.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
The Trotting Marc Lucy Sold.

BOYS White Flannel Suits, to II years, at
Rarnnmis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Hosiery.

silk-Hnished Lisle Hose that are as fast In
color as tits possible to make them. They're
35c, but made to sell for 75c pair. They
have split feet, double toes and heels.
They're improved shape, full length. We
repeat, they're 75c Hose for 35c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Lodge Meetings Tonight.

BLUE Sailor Suits for boys to Il years al
Dainum's.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25

GRAY Sailor Suits for boys A to II years
Barnum's
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
FAUGH-A-
Clear the Track, "Ths Big MoguI' is Coming,

We don't mean to convey the news that the
great ruler will pay this country visit; in rail-
road parlance tmeans the largest engine; they
are colossal in size; they are in proportion to the
supreme bargains laid before the consumers of
Mems and Boys Clothing by the Golden Eagle.
We have not simply used the knife but have gone
to work with the more modern instrument the
moving machine, and cut prices to extent that
is amazrg to our patrons. One thousand Boys
Knee Pants, ranging from csc to $1.as.
Boys Norfolk Suits, of coed material, perfect
fitting, only s.. All our Poys' Suits that were
sold from 81 50 to 81 are now $3.50; every one
Ct them gu:ranteed all wool. All our Boys Suits
that were sold from $3.50 to $40 are now SIS.
This is the pcrod for Bargains in Our House and
this IS the tire FOR parects to make use of it. A
gun for every boy.
Mems Clothing, majority of which is
marked fu y on third less tn n real vau. loud
be Inspected l. all who desire to be we'll dressed
at lite expense.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING CO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-25
Suits.

Suits quoted below are manufacturers
samples. Some worth double the prices
asked:
II Ladies' Sateen Suits, $79S each.
9Ladies' Bingham Suits, S6.6s each.
7Ladies' Flannel Suits, $l2.9s each.
LADIES' Lawn Suits, $49S each.
IA Mlsses' Lawn Suits, $5.9s each.
10 Misses India Linen Suits, $39s each.
ShaWls.
We have reduced to $1,4s all the CASH
mere Shawls marked $1.9S last week. They
were $2.25 week before last.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26
Give Them a Chance!

That is to say, your lungs, Also
all your breathing machinery.
Very wonderful machinery it is.
Not only the larger air passages,
but the thousands Of little tubes
and cavities leading from them.
When these are clogged and
choked with matter which ought
not to be there, your lungs cannot
half do their work. And what
they do they cannot do well.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneu-
monia, catarrh, consumption or
any of the family of throat and
head and lung Instructions all are
bad. All ought to be got rid of
There is just one sure way to get
rid of them. That is to take Bo-
schees German Syrup, which any
druggist will sell you at IS cents a
bottle. Even if everything else
has failed you, you may depend
upon this for certain. II
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26
Old Confederate Soldiers

Should not fail to read the series of war
papers now being published in Dixie Land
the great southern home journal. Under
the heading of "Service in the COnfeder-
acy," Dixie Land publishes from three to
six columns of personal "reminiscences of
the war from the pens of soldiers who
served in the Confederate army. Stories
of their trials, hardshIps, marches, battles,
captures and escapes, as told by them
selves. All old Confederate soldiers are
requested to contribute tothis department.
Dixie Land is the only paper in the south
that makes n speciality of this kind OF read
ing. Dixie Land is large eight-page for
weight column paper for the home circle.
It publishes four serial stories besides its
various departments of interest to every
member Of the family. Valuable premi-
INNS given to subscribers and agents
watches, organs, silverware, books, etc
Dixie Land will be sent on trial three
months to new subscribers for only % cts,
with free premium ticket to each sub
scriber. Five subscriptions and five pre-
MUM tickets for only enc dollar. Send
to-day. Address Dixie Pub. Co., Dallas
Texas. oct'
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

The Farmers Alliance Exchange
of Texas viii be chartered cor
poration, with capital of $780,
900, divided into twenty-five
shares, of $4,000 each. To raise
this amount of money two asses
ments will be levied upon all the
members of the alliance in Texas.
One assessment of 81 will be COL
lected October Is and another for
the same amount December LIST.
The object of the exchange is to
purchase any commodity needed
by the order from the factories,
and sell same at actual cost, car
rage, etc. added, sell produce, etc,
to the best advantage 1t will be
under the supervision Of twenty
five stockholders or directors; two
are elected by the order from each
C. ngressional district, and three
from the state at large.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

it from the precincts and counties
up to the state convention, which
is the state tribunal of last resort
They hold that the vote of August
4 shows that nearly if not one half
of the Democrats who went to
the ballot-box voted for prohibi-
ton, and are thus confident of the
ability of the prohibition wing of
the party to make Its voice heard
and its rights and feelings respect
ed in the state convention.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at j. n. EddIns
& Cos. Drug Store as their giving away
to their customers 50 many free bottles OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton. Their trade is simply enormous in
this very valuable article from the fact
that it always cures and never disappoint:
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group
and all throat and lung diseases quickly
cnred. You can test it by getting trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted ~
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

Scarcely a day passes but NOV
ers are seen going in all directions
1t is the nature of some people to
be always on the pad" and they
are forever complaining of hard
times, while the man who sticks
to his bush," tolling early and late,
generally gathers enough to keep
the wolf from the door, no matter
how hard the season may be.-Lu-
ling Signal.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache
you are fidgetty, nervous and generally
out of sorts. and want to brace up. Brace
up, but not with stimulants, spring medi
cines, or bitters, which have tor a basil
very cheap, bad whisky, and which slim
ulate you for an hour, and then leave yoI
in worse condition than before. VIVA
YOU want is an Alternative that will purify
your blood, start Liver and Kidneys, re
store your vitality, and give renewed
health and strength. Such a medicine
YOU will find in Electric Bitters, and onl!
so cents bottle at ]. n. Eddins & Cos
Drug Store. (3)
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

A very peculiar kind of dust fell
like rain in Kansas the other day
and the people are very much in
terested in the matter, and are try
ing to find out what the dust is.
The New Orleans Daily States be-
lieves that it was some of the stuff
fing which was knocked out of the
prohibition movement in Texas.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cts per box.
For sale by j. N Eddins IL Co. Aug. Il, '5o
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

Life is burdensome, alike to the sufferer
and all around him, while dyspepsia and
its attending evils hold sway. Complaints
of this nature can be speedily cured by ia
king Prickly Ash Bitters regularly. Thous-
ands once thus afflicted now bear cheerful
testimony as to its merits.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26
lhibition Council.


entral committee or
,e conduct of the late
is composed of fifteen
tn DR.. B. H. Carroll
las chairman. Fourteen
len members were pres
meeting held last night
Eberations took place in the
pnt of the of the first Baptist
4 and we're prolonged until
ok this morning. Many of
tn Prominent leaders in the cam
, paign were present, and among
! the number no one was listened to
W.. more attention than the Hon.
RI. r. Bonner of Tyler. The dis
cussion of the subject was earnest
: and took wide range. The result
, OF the conference was that the
, co4 stee reached the decision to
re- pend the maintenance of the
, ST rganization on a strictly
, ~ tisan basis, disclaiming
ection with any of the ex-
Ties, end leaving Prohi-
p to use their own
kide their respective
lions, A committee
tinted to issue an
, forth in detail the
trial committee with
Btatement Of the re-
Enroll is chairman of
H. Httee and within a few
d.! lie address will be prepared
and published, Steps were also
taken to provide for the liquida-
, ton of such campaign expenses as
remain unpaid, which sum is un.
derstood to be in the neighbor-
hood of S1700, Prohibitionists
, throughout the state are expected
. to assist in this work, and the COM
I mittee have no apprehensions
whatever but that the money can
be raised easily. This was about
I all that was or could be done by
E the committee, which then, at 2 a.
= IN. adjourned sine die, subject to
, the call of the chairman. The
q members all left for their respec-
n tive homes to-day. As some of the
Y gentlemen who comprise the CON-
: mittee are Republicans or third
$ party men, it is easy to see that
the question of what Democrats
n who are Prohibitionists propose
q to do in the future could not be
discussed by the committoe. Out
i side the committee room, however
the Democratic members were moi
r at all 10th to express themselves
One and all, they concede that the
r vote on August 4th settled the con,
stitutional prohibition or regula-
ton of the liquor traffic, at least
for years to come. They accept
= the verdict of the people. They
will deprecate any attempt, al
least in the near future, to have
n the question, as a constitutions
amendment, submitted to pop.
ular vote or even brought
n up in the Legislature. They
= propose, however, tt
4 Imposition to the traffic
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

Gratis, to measure strength with
the anti wing of the party if an at
tempt is made to..put an anti plank
in the platform, abiding the decis-
ion, in convention of the party on
the subject. They all hope, how
ever, that no struggle will occur
over this matter and express the
belief that the conservative ele-
ment in the anti Democratic
ranks will dominate and keep
down struggle. If it is forced,
though, they will meet it and fight
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

AAy IL DotAs LIZ ehO DoAO43 o]-Nt
will cheerfully participate in any
policy calculated to lessen the evils
of the traffic. As to being read
out of the Democratic party or
prescribed, because of their course
in the late campaign, these gentle
maajia not dread or apprehend
ami kg of the kind. They are
dil 4 to accept the issue as pre-
So BY Messrs. Clark. Mills and
lis, that at the next state
c convention a strong
,tion plank will be In
platform, and are
e q fight, as Demo-
in the Democratic
such a measure.
zion or reiteration
plank in the present
II have nothing to say
ID under consideration.
ply propose, as Demo